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A Blind Man Shall Lead Them - By John Byrne (2010)

Location: DAREDEVIL SPECIALTY PIECES
Artist: John Byrne (Penciller)

Location: DAREDEVIL SPECIALTY PIECES
Title: A Blind Man Shall Lead Them - By John Byrne (2010)
Artist: John Byrne (Penciller)
Media Type: Pen and Ink
Art Type: Commission
For Sale Status: NFS
Views: 3315
Likes on CAF: 1
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Comments: 20
Added to Site: 6/17/2010

John Byrne - Original Cover re-interpretation to FANTASTIC FOUR # 39 (Marvel, 2010).

I have always desired a piece of artwork by the great JOHN BYRNE, and I thought long and hard about what sort of artwork would I crave to have in my collection.
Having been a big fan of JB's memorable run on the Fantastic Four, I thought about commissioning John to do a FF piece.
After thinking about it for awhile, I came to a decision that the piece I wanted John to do would be from one of my favourite FF storylines from the sixties. That story involved DAREDEVIL, my favourite comic book hero, stripped of his unique senses, and now totally blind thanks to Doctor Doom!

So here is John's revisit of the classic Jack Kirby cover to Fantastic Four # 39, featuring Daredevil leading the Fantastic Four through the city streets, with the ominous Doom, towering above them.

The artwork is a large-size piece, measuring 18" x 24" inches. This is my first (but certainly not last) piece by the great John Byrne.
A huge thank you to John Byrne for an incredible interpretation of that momentous book and thanks to gentleman Jim Warden for setting this up.

Check out the original published cover (below) in full color:

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Fred Bronaugh Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/17/2010

Interesting retake of that clasic cover. Congrats on that.

Matt S Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/17/2010

Now this is a GREAT piece... the Dr. Doom especially is quite stunning. you came up with a great idea for a commission.

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 6/17/2010

Congratulations! This is a terrific piece, Chris.

Lorenzo Fratini Member Since 2008

Posted On 6/18/2010

Definetely a wonderful reinterpretation. I woluld have loved to see more Daredevil from John Byrne, I am sure that he would have done a great work on this charachter.

LB Jefferies Member Since 2003

Posted On 6/18/2010

I mean "This is a terrific piece, ANDREW"! Apologies, I've got to stop leaving comments after midnight ...

Lee Benaka Member Since 2004

Posted On 6/18/2010

Wow, what a great idea! This turned out amazingly. I especially like how DD is depicted. Congratulations, Andrew!

Matthew West Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/18/2010

Oh, you're killin' me with this one, Andrew! It's amazing! I think you made an excellent decision with respect to which homage would opted to have Mr. Byrne tackle. The end result is even more chock full of emotion than the original. One of the best Byrne commissions I've seen in years. Wow!

Craig Rogers Member Since 2004

Posted On 6/18/2010

Superb.

Jason Versaggi Member Since 2005

Posted On 6/18/2010

Ok I love JB's oversized pieces and you have yourself one of his best here! What a great re-imagining of such a classic yet rare and unique team-up from the early days of Marvel. Congrats!

Wilson M Member Since 2007

Posted On 6/20/2010

Awesome!

Colorado Kid Member Since 2007

Posted On 6/22/2010

One of the best BYRNE commissions I have seen.

Mike W Member Since 2007

Posted On 6/22/2010

Love it!!!!!

Stu's Art Member Since 2006

Posted On 6/23/2010

Very nice commission, congrates. I particularly like the detail on Doom.

Peter P Member Since 2009

Posted On 10/5/2010

Andrew you have such an amazing collection! Another phenomenal piece!

Daniel C. Member Since 2009

Posted On 1/22/2012

I just couldn't leave without leaving a comment for this staggering commission. Doom in all his glory as DD leads the helpless 4. Truly, a re-take on one of my favorite silver age covers. Byrne is truly one of the greats!

Nicoals Martin Member Since 2011

Posted On 9/3/2012

It's FANTASTIC !!! And If you want know...When I see thé fatalis, I am a little scar!!!!

Dimitrios Z Member Since 2011

Posted On 8/22/2013

John was a great choice for this cover reinterpretation. The greatest FF/DD story. Major Kudos bud!

Adam Ianbarry Member Since 2010

Posted On 11/28/2014

Wonderful commission! So many awesome touches..... I especially love the texturing on Doom's hands. JB's a Living Legend!!!

Fred's CAF Gallery Member Since 2003

Posted On 3/11/2016

This is great! :-)

Bill J Member Since 2009

Posted On 12/21/2018

Wonderful reimagining of a great cover!

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